Gaeng Khilek (Isaan)

Hearty Soup with Cassia Leaves

แกงขี้เหล็ก (อีสาน)

Northeastern Thailand

The dish from Isaan is a soup that uses the leaves of the cassia tree, which are also known as “cassia leaves”. These are cooked in yanang extract and water together with beef, buffalo or pork and give the soup a unique flavor.

Even though it has the same name, the Gaeng Khilek from Isaan is a completely different dish from the Gaeng Khilek with coconut milk that is known in other regions of Thailand.

Name

Gaeng Khilek (Isaan) (แกงขี้เหล็ก (อีสาน))

Gaeng (): Curry, Soup
Khilek (): Cassia leaves
Isaan (): Northeastern Thailand

Alternative names

Gaeng Kilek, Gaeng Kee Lek, Kaeng Kilek

Recipes

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